# Supportive Sea Life-Inspired Peripherals The Conceptual 'Manta Mouse' is Comfortable to Use By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-03-16 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manta-mouse References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2019/03/15/the-manta-mouse-is-a-mouse-and-mousepad-all-in-one/) & [aguadobaudil](https://aguadobaudil.com/) Using a mouse for extended periods often leads to discomfort, cramping or worse, so the conceptual 'Manta Mouse' has been designed as an [ergonomic alternative](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elegant-ergonomic-mouse) that could stave off the effects of long-term computer use. Designed by Alberto Aguado Baudil for Render Weekly, the mouse features a [flat aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smooth-mouse-concept) that is inspired by the sea creature it shares a name with and appears to be crafted from cork that has been darkened. This natural material would help to create a soft, undulating experience for the user that is far different from the hard plastic that other options on the market are traditionally crafted from. The conceptual 'Manta Mouse' also offers [extended hand support](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/propoint) thanks to the flattened design that extends outward in all directions. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Ergonomic Peripherals:** Opportunity to create peripherals with ergonomic designs that prevent discomfort and cramping from extended computer use. - **Natural Material Peripherals:** Opportunity to use natural materials such as cork to create peripherals that offer a soft, undulating experience for the user. - **Flat Aesthetic Peripherals:** Opportunity to design peripherals with a flat aesthetic inspired by natural objects, such as sea creatures, that offer extended hand support for users. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Computer Peripherals:** Opportunity to create new lines of computer peripherals that embody ergonomic and natural design principles. - **Office Supplies:** Opportunity to integrate ergonomic and natural design principles into office supplies beyond just computer peripherals. - **Furniture:** Opportunity to design furniture that integrates ergonomic and natural design principles in order to create more comfortable and healthy work environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Whale-Inspired PC Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orca-mouse-concept.md) - [Sleek Stingray-Inspired Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mylio-mouse.md) - [3D-Printed Mesh Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squishy-mouse.md) - [Contoured Comfort Mouse Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conceptual-ergonomic-mouse.md) - [Health-Conscious Mouse Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ergo-ergonomic-mouse-concept.md) - [Ergonomic Digital Creative Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-palm-mouse.md) - [Sculpted PC Peripheral Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-magic-mushroom-mouse.md) - [Stylishly Functional PC Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waia-neo.md) - [Stingray-Inspired Ergonomic Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neo-mouse.md)